Hobart Senior High School - Memories Yearbook (Hobart, IN)

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Mrs. Friedrich prepares one of her classes for lab. Utilize Laboratory Facilities .; ,!% . uuiiiin , iuutttu;;’. ntTf i .“ W . ili vmiir‘ • ' ’ -ri ' JBrJ}! ' ■JT Bob Gibson and Diane Fifield including three other students prepare to listen to one of the French tapes. 25

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Mr. Neff reads to one of his Spanish classes while enthusiastic students listen. Mr. Black and Terry Daves, illustrate some of the projects made by Latin students to Mr. Black s classes. Language Classes In this age of the “shrinking mile, increasing em- phasis has been placed on the study of foreign lan- guages. The Hobart High School, in accordance with this trend, offered four languages — Spanish, German, French and Latin. The four facets of speaking, listening, reading, and writing were taught. In addition to this, the student learned the cultural background of the coun- tries that speak that language. The Spanish students learned about our great Spanish heritage, for out West and South were first settled by Spaniards. The Spaniards left us Spanish place names, gave us the fiesta customs, and added to our everyday speech such words as hacienda, siesta, rancho, and burro. Second and third year Spanish classes were only offered this year. Only one German class, combination of first and sec- ond year students, was held. At Christmas time the sec- ond year students put on a play, and the entire class learned German Christmas carols. Auf wiedeschen and madchen were some words that were familiar to the German students. French was added to the curriculum for the first time this year. Fifty-two students became acquainted with such words as bonjour, ca va, and au revoir. Mrs. Friedrich, a new member to the faculty was the French teacher. Latin was the only language that did not use the lan- guage laboratory. This year there were fourth year stu- dents who continued to strengthen their vocabulary and to learn further about the customs of the Romans. 24

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Hopefuls to be clerks, stenographs, bookkeepers, and receptionists were found in many of the business courses. Shorthand, along with notehand, helped the student to improve his speed in taking dictation notes. In short- hand the student transcribed material of increasing dif- ficulty on the typewriter. By taking typing, the students developed speed and accuracy in using a typewriter. He also learned to type various things such as carbon copies. To educate the student in the basic principles of busi- ness, general business was offered. Office practice gave the student the opportunity to get first-hand experiences in the business field. In office practice the students learned to operate the various office machines. Since there will always be a need for neat and accurate rec- ords, bookkeeping was offered. Business English and Business Law, were two additional business courses lasting only one semester each. Joe Seed and Betty Todd are seen working busily at their typing as- signments. Commerce Students Prepare For Future Theresa Sihoven operates the ten key adding machine with Miss Tadd ready to catch her mistake. 26